If you have a passion for helping people and an interest in problem solving, you are a good candidate for the fast-growing healthcare industry. Whether you are one-on-one with patients or working behind the scenes, healthcare is one of the most in-demand fields with plenty of jobs and opportunities.
Job Opportunities Training Pathways | Download PDF
Requires on-the-job training, work experience, and/or a high school diploma
Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
---|---|---|
Bill and Account Collectors | $10.89 | |
Data Entry Keyers | $13.01 |
Requires 2-4 years of education beyond high school or on-the-job work experience
Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
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Nursing Assistants | $11.20 | |
Home Health Aides | $10.75 | |
Medical Assistants | $13.62 | |
Childcare Workers | $9.34 |
Requires 4 or more years of education beyond high school plus work experience
Job | 2015 Avg Hr Rate | |
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Physicians and Surgeons | $97.51 | |
Medical and Health Services Managers | $54.80 | |
Physician Assistants | $46.63 | |
Mental Health Counselors | $18.82 |
Training Pathways Job Opportunities | Download PDF
Programs are middle and high school career exploration or career academy programs
Training Program | Institutions/School | |
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Health Academy | ||
Health Science Academy Sports Medicine Academy |
Booker T. Washington High School | |
Health Professions Academy Sports Medicine Academy |
Pensacola High School | |
Health Science Academy | Tate High School | |
Pre-professional Nursing Sports Medicine Academy Biomedical Sciences Academy Academy of Critical Care & Emergency Medicine |
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology |
Programs are certifications, technical programs or 2-year degrees
Training Program | Institutions/School | |
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Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide Emergency Medical Technician |
George Stone Technical Center | |
Practical Nursing Medical Administrative Specialist Pharmacy Technician |
Locklin Tech* | |
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Practical Nursing Vocational Certificate |
Pensacola State College | |
CompTIA Health Care IT Technician Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Health Informatics |
University of West Florida |
Programs are bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programs
Training Program | Institutions/School | |
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B.S. Nursing B.A.S. Supervision and Administration |
Pensacola State College | |
Biochemistry Biology (MS and BS) Biology, Pre-professional (pre-vet, pre-med & pre-dental) Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Sciences Community Health Education (MS and BS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Exercise Science Exercise Science, Fitness & Conditioning Health Care Administration Health Care Professional Health Leisure and Exercise Science (MS) Health Sciences Master of Science, Nursing Nursing: RN to BSN Pre-Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Sciences Psychology Public Health (MS) |
University of West Florida |
*Located in Santa Rosa County
** Program Coming Soon
Organized by Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
Sources
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics - September 2014
Primary Data Collection - Greater Pensacola Chamber